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"Ryuki is a fantastic tour guide! He took us to some hidden gems away from the crowds as well as instagram spots. Our favourite was the bamboo forest, the cherry blossom and matcha icecream and yummy snacks. It was really interesting to learn about the history of the templeS and shrines as well as the geisha culture. Thank you!"

"The best experience in Kyoto! We had a visually stunning walk, super interesting talks about the local culture, how religion is practiced, the daily life of the city… a truly enriching cultural experience!"

"I want to be sure to share what a wonderful experience we had in Kyoto. It was truly a pleasure to spend the day with Naoki who was extremely knowledgeable about Kyoto, its history, customs, food, etc etc. It ended up being sort of a combined day of history and food tour, and it was perfect. We feel as though we got to know this special city through the eyes of a guide with a passion for his town and his country. He spoke English perfectly and moved through town at just the right pace for my 16 year old son and me. I would recommend him highly."

"My wife and I had a terrific introduction to Kyoto with David today. We enjoyed the pace of the trip which allowed us to see many sites, enjoy local food, and get a good introduction to Kyoto. We will definitely be back and look forward to hopefully booking with him again! "

"Ted was amazing! He explained everything clearly and made the experience incredibly engaging. We really appreciated the in-depth recommendations he shared about places to visit and things to see after the tour, which helped us plan the rest of our journey through Japan."

"Shohei was a great guide. We enjoyed his knowledge of Kyoto..and his joy of being a local! Would recommend him to Anyone!"

"Engaged Tito on my first day in Kyoto for a comprehensive city tour. I arrived in the city before my companions, so my goal was to gain a broad understanding of Kyoto’s history and its significance in Japanese history. I also wanted to comprehend the origins of the temples and palaces. As a frequent traveler to ancient cities, I find immense satisfaction in unraveling their original histories and observing how certain aspects have persisted into the present day. Tito’s knowledge was remarkable at each location, skillfully weaving a tapestry of this imperial capital. His guidance was smooth, sophisticated, and accompanied by a vivid and detailed narrative. .We concluded the day by spotting a geisha and listening to his profound insights into their secret society, influential nature and its evolution over time. The following days, my companion was astounded by the wealth of information and familiarity I had acquired in just one day in Kyoto. "

"Ted was extremely helpful in assisting to kickstart our 4 days here in Kyoto. He sat down with us and reviewed the area on a map explaining the layout of the city and pointing out important Sites for us to see. He also helped us to understand the subway train system giving us the confidence to travel on it ourselves. He also gave us some restaurant recommendations which was very helpful especially since I have a Sesame Allergy. He walked us around the area explaining about the Geisha culture and other tips that we wouldn't have known. We wrapped up our time with Ted with him teaching us how to pray at a local temple. We would highly recommend him as a guide!"

"Naoki was an excellent guide. He took us to several temples, explained the differences between the different religious traditions in Japan, took us through the Gion, the geisha district, was engaging and gave us the perfect amount of information about each site. He answered every question and was very knowledgeable. we had to change one of the stops at the last minute and Naoki was flexible. We were a group of 6, 60+. We had just finished skiing so our knees were not great but we easily got up the few stairs involved. We absolutely loved it. I highly recommend his tour!"

"Excellent tour of Kyoto. Ryuki explained every location we visited and gave us great recommendations for the rest of our trip. "